Automotive Paintless Dent Repair Tech

Xcite Automotive; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Xcite Automotive seeks an experienced Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to support partner dealers in Hardeeville, SC. You will perform high-quality dent removal on customer and inventory vehicles, including door dings, creases, and hail damage, without painting, while maintaining OEM quality standards.

This role requires 3–5 years of hands-on PDR experience and proficiency with PDR tools (rods, glue pulling, knockdowns, blending) and lighting systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on PDR experience
• Experience with hail damage repair in a high-volume dealership environment
• Proficiency with PDR tools (rods, glue pulling, knockdowns, blending) and lighting systems
• Ability to estimate repairs, document work, and collaborate with reconditioning teams
• Strong work ethic and precise workmanship
• Excellent communication with managers, teammates and dealership staff

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality paintless dent repair (PDR) on customer and inventory vehicles.
• Repair door dings, creases, minor collisions, and hail damage without painting or refinishing.
• Accurately assess vehicle damage and provide repair estimates.
• Ensure work meets dealership, OEM, and customer standards for safety and quality.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs, hours billed, and parts/tools used.
• Collaborate with service managers, detail technicians, and reconditioning team members for efficient turnaround.

Skills

Paintless Dent Repair

Hail repair

Dealership experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

PDR tools & techniques

Job description

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician for our partner dealers in Hardeeville, South Carolina!Job Description: Xcite Automotive is seeking an experienced Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician with 3–5 years of proven hands-on expertise in dent removal, hail damage repair, and dealership-level reconditioning. This role is embedded directly in a dealership environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining OEM-level quality standards while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Compensation is competitive and based on experience, skills, and qualifications.Key Responsibilities:Perform high-quality paintless dent repair (PDR) on customer and inventory vehicles.Repair door dings, creases, minor collision dents, and hail damage without the need for painting or refinishing.Accurately assess vehicle damage and provide repair estimates.Ensure all work meets dealership, OEM, and customer standards for safety and quality.Maintain detailed records of repairs performed, hours billed, and parts/tools used.Collaborate with service managers, detail technicians, and reconditioning team members to ensure efficient vehicle turnaround.Must-Have Qualifications:3–5 years of hands-on PDR expertise, including hail repair and high-volume dealership work.Proficiency with PDR tools and techniques (rods, glue pulling, knockdowns, blending, lighting systems.Experience estimating repairs, documenting work, and collaborating with reconditioning teams.Strong work ethic with ability to handle high volume while maintaining precision.Excellent communication skills for working with managers, teammates, and dealership staff.Beneficial Types of Previous Experience:Proven experience with hail damage repair, dent/crease removal, glue pulling, and light reflection techniques.Prior work in dealership service or reconditioning departments,Exposure to collision repair or body shop environments (without painting/refinishing), including damage assessment and repair estimates.Experience supporting fleet, rental car, or auction vehiclesCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive hourly/salary pay, based on experience.Full-time position with opportunity for overtime.Benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.Career growth opportunities within our expanding automotive reconditioning team.Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO3Company Description:: Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite’s team of 1000+ employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.Additional Information::Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.